Laundry rooms aren’t always the prettiest rooms in the house, but they are a workhorse of a room that can make a huge difference in the way your house operates. A well thought out laundry can keep you more organized, make chores more enjoyable, and help you keep the rest of the house clean and tidy. But some of us just have a small closet with laundry machines tucked away, or like me, a small laundry closet combined into a guest bath. If you’re in the same boat and need bathroom laundry ideas, I’ve got you.
We recently renovated our guest bath with our laundry closet. And while I was excited to pick out tile and paint colors, I was most excited to plan our new laundry. The current setup was a simple set of laundry machines with a wire rack shelf. I knew this could be prettier and more functional. After going deep into the rabbit hole of efficient bathroom/laundry room combo ideas, I knew I had to share the inspo I found. So read on to find ideas for compact laundry closets and efficient bathroom laundry nooks.
Laundry Nooks and Closets
Even a little laundry nook can feel just as functional as a small laundry room if properly planned. With just enough space for laundry appliances and extra storage, these ideas will help you figure out how to best use that awkward laundry area in your bathroom.
Bifold door Bathroom Laundry Closet
Shelterness shares a peek of a minimalist laundry closet here. Stacked units mean plenty of room for storage behind that second set of bifold doors – love that!
Compact and Concealed
This little laundry nook stays nice and tidy with compact units, creating space for storage cubbies for all the laundry essentials you could need. This example shared by Shelterness is great inspiration if you’re working with a small space!
Open Laundry Nook with Floating Shelves
Adding floating shelves over your bathroom laundry units is a great way to add functional storage and work space to your bathroom laundry nook while keeping the design stylish. This is a great example by Four Generations One Roof that shows how tidy and functional laundry shelving can be!
Bathroom Laundry Behind Barn Doors
The beautiful barn doors that match the rest of the bathroom cabinetry make this bathroom laundry closet blend in beautifully. A sliding bard door is a great idea if you have the wall space in your bathroom layout as it keeps the whole bathroom space accessible even when you need to access your laundry space. Check out the rest of the design over at Soul and Lane.
Open Nook with Clothing Rail
This laundry nook by Jojotastic is the perfect size to get tucked away in a bathroom. Even without much vertical space, she creates functional, stylish storage with minimalist open shelving that doubles as a drying rack.
Bathroom Laundry Cabinet Ideas
You don’t need an elaborate custom cabinetry to tuck your laundry away… some of these ideas are totally DIY’able! If your bathroom design does not include a laundry nook or closet, these may be a great option for you.
Behind a Curtain
Don’t have a closet in which to tuck away your laundry machines? No worries, a simple enclosure will do! Love this practical idea by Tiny Canal Cottage! Adding stylish baskets and a fold-out drying rack is a great way to maximize space while keeping things pretty and organized.
Built in Cabinets
Disguise your laundry units as part of your bathroom cabinetry like this design by Home Like You Mean it. This is another great bathroom laundry idea if you don’t have a closet to work with. For a more DIY – friendly option, try a simple cabinet box and just stick to matching the cabinet pulls to your bathroom cabinets.
Counter Top for Folding Surface
Looking for bathroom laundry combo layouts that really focus on functionality? Let the laundry be the main focus of the space, but keep things balanced with thoughtful design elements. This way, guests won’t feel out of place. Design and color scheme helps, as does keeping laundry items and supplies tucked away. This example from HGTV strikes a great balance by still incorporating lots of functional countertop folding space above the laundry units.
In Vanity
Need to fit laundry into an extra small bathroom? Utilize a compact washer or washer/dryer combo and hide it away in a bathroom vanity cabinet. This is a great minimalist example by Idea Group.
Bathroom Laundry Room Ideas – Stylish Practical Solutions
Whether your working with less space, have a bathroom laundry closet, or want to check out function laundry-bathroom layouts, we hope you found some inspiration here! Let these stylish and practical ideas serve as proof that you can have ample storage, accessible laundry facilities, and enough room to stay organized even with a bathroom laundry combo. Got a great design of your own? We’d love to hear about it! Comment below to tell us about your innovative solution or practical use of space. Looking for Laundry room inspiration? Check out our small laundry room ideas, laundry shelving inspiration, and laundry room decor ideas!